by SharonCreech (Author)
Tiller and Sairy live a quiet life in Ruby Holler, their children have long since left home and they are happy with their routines. Until one day they each decide they want to undertake a big adventure and they need companions to accompany them. And now it gets exciting because they adopt two children from the local orphanage and form an unlikely foursome for the children can not believe they are really 'wanted' and Tiller and Sairy have to deal with some pretty unconventional behaviour on the part of the children. A wonderful, whimsical and magical story that combines quirky action and adventure with the important themes of family and loyalty and learning to belong.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 17 Jun 2002
ISBN 10: 0747556172
ISBN 13: 9780747556176
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A fabulous and magical novel by award winning children's author Sharon Creech aimed at her core 10+ readers. A book full of powerful relationships and strong characters.
Prizes: Winner of Carnegie Medal 2003. Shortlisted for LA Carnegie Medal 2003.